# dt-dql-essentials

> Core DQL syntax, pitfalls, query patterns, and query optimization.

Core DQL syntax, pitfalls, query patterns, and query optimization. Load to write, build, fix, or OPTIMIZE a DQL query — prevents syntax errors and makes queries faster, more efficient, and cheaper (less data scanned = lower query consumption/cost per run). Covers fetch commands, data models, field namespaces, time alignment, entity/smartscape patterns, metric discovery, and performance/cost optimization (filter early, bucket filters, short time ranges, field selection, sampling, cardinality). Trigger: "write/build/fix a DQL query", "DQL syntax", "query logs/spans/metrics", "create a timeseries", "optimize my DQL", "make my query faster/cheaper", "reduce DQL cost/consumption/scanned data", "keep DQL cost under control". Do NOT use to explain an existing query or answer product questions. For MONITORING a tenant's ACTUAL query consumption/billing (how much queries cost, who scanned most, cost trends) use dt-platform-costs — this tunes the query text, not billing data.

- Type: Skill
- Made by: dynatrace
- Formats: Skills
- Version: 078baa2
- Source: https://github.com/dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials
- Page: https://pluginboard.ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials

## Works with

- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Gemini
- GitHub Copilot
- Cursor
- Claude Code
- Codex
- Antigravity
- Gemini CLI
- Replit
- OpenClaw
- OpenCode
- Hermes Agent

## Install

### ChatGPT

In ChatGPT: Download the dt-dql-essentials folder and zip it, then Plugins → Skills → Create → Upload from your computer. Business and Enterprise plans.

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### Claude

In Claude (web or desktop): Download the dt-dql-essentials folder and zip the folder itself, then upload it in Customize → Skills.

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### Gemini

In Gemini: Download the dt-dql-essentials folder, then at gemini.google.com click Customize → Skills → Create → Upload and pick the folder (or a .zip of it).

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### GitHub Copilot

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials ~/.copilot/skills/dt-dql-essentials
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### Cursor

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials ~/.cursor/skills/dt-dql-essentials
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### Claude Code

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials ~/.claude/skills/dt-dql-essentials
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

Or all of Dynatrace, in Claude Code:

```text
/plugin marketplace add Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai
/plugin install dynatrace@dynatrace-for-ai
```

### Codex

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials ~/.agents/skills/dt-dql-essentials
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### Antigravity

In Antigravity: Copy the dt-dql-essentials folder into ~/.gemini/config/skills (Antigravity app and IDE) or ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills (Antigravity CLI).

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### Gemini CLI

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials ~/.gemini/skills/dt-dql-essentials
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### Replit

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials .agents/skills/dt-dql-essentials
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### OpenClaw

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials ~/.openclaw/skills/dt-dql-essentials
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### OpenCode

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials ~/.config/opencode/skills/dt-dql-essentials
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

### Hermes Agent

Run in your terminal:

```shell
npx -y degit Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/skills/dt-dql-essentials ~/.hermes/skills/dt-dql-essentials
```

View the folder on GitHub: https://github.com/Dynatrace/dynatrace-for-ai/tree/HEAD/skills/dt-dql-essentials

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